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Throughout the ages, from the earliest days of Islam to contemporary times today, Muslim women have been and continue to be active leaders in their communities and countries across the world. This directory is a growing archive of leading Muslim women scholars, activists, writers, politicians, artists, religious and spiritual leaders, civil society leaders and more. Please contribute to this archive by suggesting Muslim women to be featured through our recommendation form.

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Ayse Jale Mekis Diker

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Known For: Chairwoman and Managing Director, D&A Dis Ticaret A.S.; President, Ankara Soroptimist Club; President, TSKF Project Commission
Country: Turkey

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Ayse Jale Diker is currently the Chairwoman and Managing Director of D&A Dis Ticaret, a company that focuses on foreign trade and finance. Previously, she worked in the trade sector with ALMARA Trade and Construction Inc. and ERKAT Trading Inc. She is the President of the Ankara Soroptimist Club and a member of the Turkish Soroptimist Federation, an organization for professional women working to improve the lives of woman and girls in their communities. She holds a degree in Political Science from Ankara College and a degree in Political Science and Public Administration from Middle East Technical University.

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